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Stare Fund is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. The principal officer is Ropes And Gray. It holds total assets of $14M. Annual income is reported at $6M. Total assets have grown from $7.5M in 2010 to $11.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Massachusetts and Connecticut. According to available records, Stare Fund has made 85 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $499K in 2020 to $626K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $169K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, Connecticut, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$156K
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Stare Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, CT.
Stare Fund has distributed a total of $1.1M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $169K.
Stare Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stare Fund is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary S Wilkinson | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David S Stare | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$639K
Total Assets
$11.2M
Fair Market Value
$11.2M
Net Worth
$11.2M
Grants Paid
$568K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$510K
Distribution Amount
$548K
Total: $11.1M
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Chicago Jazz Orchestra AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $169K | 2022 |
| Health Horizons International Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED | Oakville, CT | $60K | 2022 |
| Roosevelt UniversityGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE INSTITUTION | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2022 |
| Global Partners For DevelopmentUNRESTRICTED | Rohnert Park, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Santa Rosa Symphony Orchestra AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Santa Rosa, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Lsu FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | Baton Rouge, LA | $24K | 2022 |
| Catholica CharitiesGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | Santa Rosa, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Nortwestern UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION | Enavston, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Hearthstone VillageFAMILY SERVICES | Ukiah, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service Of MetrowestPROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILITES. | Florham Park, NJ | $15K | 2022 |
| Career Technical Education FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationCOLLEGIATE RECOVERY CENTER | Denver, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Malta House Of Care Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED | Hartford, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul PlaceAMAZING FOOD PANTRY | Middletown, CT | $12K | 2022 |
| Krcb Public RadioUNRESTRICTED | Rohnert Park, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis SocietyMULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH PROJECTS | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| New Engalnd Grassroots Environment Fund IncHELP TO CREATE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND. | Newmarket, NH | $10K | 2022 |
| Benjamin Franklin Institute Of TechnologyOFFER EDUCATION TO STUDENTS PURSUING CARRER-BASED PATHS | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Natick Service Council IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | Natick, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Blue Hill Society For Aid To Children IncNICHOLS DEVELOPMENT FUND | Blue Hill, ME | $7K | 2022 |
| Durham Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Durham, CT | $6K | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustCONSERVES AND STEWARDS MAINE'S COASTAL LANDS AND ISLANDS. | Topsham, ME | $6K | 2022 |
| Winn Parish LibraryJOYCE LOVE ALLEN STARE CHILDREN'S ROOM | Winnfield, LA | $6K | 2022 |
| Friend Memorial Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Brooklin, ME | $6K | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center IncDEDICATED TO FIGHTING HATE AND BIGOTRY AND TO SEEKING JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY | Montgomery, AL | $6K | 2022 |
| Kismet Rock FoundationUNRESTRICTED | North Conway, NH | $5K | 2022 |
| Trad Jass - Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Apprec & Strutters SocUNRESTICTED | Santa Rosa, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyUNRESTRICTED | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Phillips AcademyGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | Andover, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Healdsburg JazzANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL | Healdsburg, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Raven Performing Arts TheatreHEALDSBURG SENIOR CENTER | Healdsburg, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Sonoma State University Academic Foundation IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | Rohnert Park, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy IncCONSERVE THE LANDS AND WATERS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPANDS | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Gildas Club Chicago (Friends Of Marlene)TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER ARE EMPOWERED BY KNOWLEDGE, STRENGTHENED BY ACTION AND SUSTAINED BY COMMUNITY. | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Maine Narrow Gauge MuseumPRESERVES AND OPERATES HISTORIC TWO-FOOT GAUGE RAILROAD EQUIPMENT FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC. | Portland, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| National Association Of Railroad PassengersIMPROVE & EXPAND CONVENTIONAL INTERACTIVE PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE. SUPPORT STARTUP ONE HIGH SPEED RAIL LINE.INCREASE CONNECTIVITY AMONG ALL FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION. IMPROVE SAFETY FOR TRAINS AND PASSENGERS. | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| American Civic Liberty UnionGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Healdsburg Center For The ArtsTO PROMOTE VARIOUS FORMS OF ART IN SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | Healdsburg, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Luther Burbank Center For The ArtsTO ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE AND OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION OF ARTS, FAMILY AND ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VISUAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY USE OF FACILITIES. | Santa Rosa, CA | $1K | 2022 |